Product Description Wandelbots NOVA

Introduction

This Product Description outlines the general scope and components of Wandelbots NOVA as well as the necessary requirements for using Wandelbots NOVA. The described functionalities are covered under individual license agreements, meaning not all features may be available in every customer-specific arrangement.

Product Overview

Wandelbots NOVA is a unified software platform for industrial robot automation. Wandelbots NOVA includes:

• Wandelbots NOVA OS: a robot-agnostic operating system for controlling and standardizing automation cells.
• Wandelbots NOVA Developer Tools: a toolkit for agile software development.
• Wandelbots NOVA cloud functionalities and deployment: management of users and robots, cloud deployment options, consumption-based features.

The Wandelbots NOVA platform is designed for organizations seeking greater efficiency, flexibility, and adaptability in their automation landscape. It follows a software-first approach built on modern technologies.

Key Capabilities

Wandelbots NOVA enables Customers to plan, build, and operate automation solutions using modern software tools and methods. It supports technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Twins to:

• Optimization of the efficiency of existing automation setups
• Development of new, advanced automation solutions
• Improvement of operational efficiency and intelligence across robot fleets

Components and Interfaces

Wandelbots NOVA Operating System (OS)

A modular, microservices-based robot operating system providing:

• Web-based home screen and App Store for deployment and configuration

• API to access all core functions of Wandelbots NOVA OS

• Control for Robot Arms of ABB, KUKA, FANUC, Yaskawa, and Universal Robots; based on the proprietary individual interfaces of the robot OEMs.

  • Motion planning

  • Direct motion execution (streaming)

  • Cartesian Jogging and Joint Jogging

  • Collision World

  • Read/write INPUT and OUTPUT of analogue and digital signals of Robot Controllers

• Support for external peripheries and sensors via PROFINET, Modbus

• Open architecture for extending planners, connectors, and UIs

• Data relay for real-time data collection

NOVA Developer Tools

Wandelbots provides a set of tools to enable software developers to build on top of the Wandelbots NOVA platform. The tools are meant for modern development environments, specifically Python and TypeScript.

• Wandelbots NOVA OS cloud-based instances for onboarding and evaluation purposes

• Command Line Interface (CLI) tool for managing Wandelbots NOVA OS, including app deployment and configuration

• Python SDK for streamlined API access and integration

• Example projects in Python and TypeScript for faster ramp-up

• Pre-built React UI components for custom front-end development

• 3D robot models for simulation and visualization

• Extension for Microsoft Visual Studio Code to support local and cloud development workflows

• NVIDIA Isaac Sim Integration:

  • Wandelbots NOVA extension for NVIDIA Isaac Sim

  • Support for 3D robot models in OpenUSD

  • Simulate physical robot cells in real-time using NVIDIA PhysX

  • Native OmniGraph Nodes integration

  • Export of the OpenUSD Collision World into Wandelbots NOVA for collision checks and collision free movements

  • Trajectory visualization

Wandelbots NOVA Cloud functionalities (currently in beta status)

Wandelbots NOVA Cloud extends Wandelbots NOVA Operating System with a centralized management layer for the scalable operation of Wandelbots NOVA OS deployments on the shop floor. These cloud functionalities deliver transparency and control for the productive use of Wandelbots NOVA OS, e.g. via roles and permissions, fleet management.
Wandelbots NOVA Cloud Deployment Services
Wandelbots provides cloud-hosted components and functionalities of the Wandelbots NOVA Software as described below (“Cloud Deployment Services”).
The specific scope, functionalities and deployment model of the Cloud Services are defined in the offer and in this Product Description.
Details are agreed between Wandelbots and Customers. Service levels, availability commitments or response times for the Cloud Deployment Services shall apply only if and to the extent expressly agreed in writing.

Environment

Wandelbots NOVA is designed as a microservice-platform composed of multiple solutions components, as outlined below:

The Wandelbots NOVA Operating System is deployed in an edge Kubernetes cluster running on a bare metal Alma Linux with a real-time kernel enabled.

Wandelbots NOVA Cloud and the NOVA Developer Tools are provided via Kubernetes and can be deployed in a managed shared-tenant, managed dedicated-tenant or customer-managed cloud environment.

The infrastructure leverages:

• Programming interfaces: REST, WebSocket with an OpenAPI Spec
• A web-based user interface for admins, developers and users
• NATS messaging for real-time communication
• Microsoft Entra ID for authentication and authorization

Usage Preconditions and Requirements

General aspects

• For using Wandelbots NOVA a valid license and creating a user account is necessary (user account via existing GitHub account or creating a new account in NOVA Developer Tools).

• A stable internet connectivity is required for activation and usage of particular product functionalities.

• License management requires stable internet connectivity of Wandelbots NOVA OS during License activation/deactivation, renewals, or other changes.

• TCP/IP connected environment within the robot cells is mandatory.

• TCP/IP connected environment within the shop floor environment, outside the cells is highly recommended.

• Up-to-date web browsers are required to access User Interface of Wandelbots NOVA.

• For the Robot connection and supported Robot Models, Customers need to comply with individual conditions of the specific Robot OEMS. Details can be found here: http://docs.wandelbots.io/latest/setup-robots#connect-controllers-to-wandelbots-nova

• Customers are responsible for the hardware which is required to use Wandelbots NOVA. Please note: Wandelbots NOVA is supported only on x86-based infrastructure.

Third Party Requirements

• The download and use of Wandelbots NOVA requires the use of certain third party (incl. open source) components and software.
• Some of these third party software requirements are listed here:
• For using Siemens PROFINET, individual license requirements and agreements of Siemens must be observed by Customers. Please note Wandelbots NOVA does not include specific licenses for PROFINET.
• For using NVIDIA Isaac Sim, individual license requirements and agreements of NVIDIA must be observed by Customers. Please note Wandelbots NOVA does not include specific licenses for NVIDIA Isaac Sim.

Further Technical Requirements

Further technical requirements may apply and are within the sole discretion of Wandelbots.

Limitations & Documentation User interface, instruction manuals, product documentation and support offered in English language only. Product documentation for Wandelbots NOVA is available online. Exceptions under applicable laws (eg. Machine Directive) apply.